Optics Research Scientist

Optics Research Scientist

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Mers around the world. This role offers an opportunity for professionals with experience in private, public, government or military sectors to transition to a 3M career.

• Leverage expertise to develop and advance optical materials technologies for new product commercialization opportunities.
• Protect 3M intellectual property through filing new patent applications and presenting at appropriate conferences.
• Collaborate with research teams from Corporate Research and Business Labs to develop capabilities and applications that use scientific, mathematical, and computational skills.
• Engage with 3M’s international laboratories for technology and product transfers.

• Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (completed prior to start).
• Experience with software tools to develop optical modeling and simulation capabilities.
• Experience with CAD software and component design.

• Experience working with optical materials such as fiber optics, photonics, or optoelectronics; setting up experiments, collecting data in optical laboratories, and performing data analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated work‑related leadership ability and accomplishments.
• Familiarity with the optical interconnect industry, key issues, major players, and trends.

The role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

May include up to 10% domestic/international travel.

May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

3M offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, retirement plans, and more. Compensation range is $124,127–$151,710 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible).

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.